National Kidney Foundation

It was a magic moment at the 15th annual Gift of Life Gala, as the '60s rock group the Drifters entertained for the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Inc. fund-raiser. The glitzy audience of 600 enjoyed cocktails and dinner, then thrilled to the sounds of "Up on the Roof" and "Under the Boardwalk," all the while comfortably ensconced in the Hyatt Regency's ballroom. Spotted in the crowd: Dr. Ian and Rose Weiner, and Steve and Mindy Geppi, event co-chairs; Ron Shapiro, corporate honorary chair; Mary Susan Donhauser, Jonathan Hazman, Dr. Edward Kraus and Richard A. Pretl, event committee members; Tim Craig, NKF-MD board chair; Dr. Kevin Rossiter, medical advisory board chair; Marlene Manfra, Larry Berger, John Pipitone and Dr. Matt Weir, board members; Dr. Khalid Altalib, Porter Dialysis Centers medical director; Phil Manley, Baxter Healthcare account executive; Thomas Battles, Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates CEO; Stacy Sapperstein, Pikes Redevelopment vice president; Candace Coen, Howard County director of tourism; Dr. Stephen Bartlett, University of Maryland director of transplant surgery; Dr. Lou Kavoussi, Johns Hopkins Hospital urology vice chair; Dr. Karen Smith, Bristol Myers Squibb medical science manager; Debbie O'Connell, Ortho Biotech Inc. mid-Atlantic district manager; and Barry Stoler, Len Stoler Inc. vice president.

Two local residents are among those who will help the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland reach new fundraising heights this week when they rappel off a building in downtown Baltimore for the foundation's third annual Rappel for Kidney Health event. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, June 9, at the 32-story Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Barbara Case, of Timonium, is a pediatric nephrology nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, who said she put the rappelling challenge on her "to do" list last year after watching others at the event.

R ichard Christian Milton Memorial donations can be made to Hope Hospice of S.W. FL, the National Kidney Foundation, or your local Humane Society.

Tom Martinez, longtime personal coach to New England Patriot Quarterback Tom Brady was slated to come to Johns Hopkins Hospital for a life-saving kidney transplant in coming months. But the Associated Press reported today that he died. The story says he had a heart attack after a dialysis treatment. But the publicity drummed up by Brady may mean others get the kidney they need. Hopkins said many people, strangers mostly, came in to be tested after hearing about the 67-year-old's plight.

On January 11, 2006 SHIAN M. SCHNELL;A Memorial service will be held in Ocean City, MD., January 22 at 2 P.M., 57 St. on the beach. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangments by his brother Chris 410-515-2688

On June 29, 2009, LANCE G. KLEMM, brother of Vera F. Weitzman and Lorin G. Klemm; son of the late Lorin and Katherine Klemm; uncle of Aaron and Justin Weitzman. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be private. Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association in Lance's name.

On Thursday, October 23, 2003, CHARLES JOSEPH HAYES; devoted father of Sharon Hayes; loving brother of Helen Chlada and her husband George Kenneth Chlada, Mary Olson and her husband Larry Olson. Survived by loving nephews, family and friends, especially his extended family from Porter Dialysis, White Marsh. Memorial Service to be scheduled at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation.

Jay Leno Saturday, Tonight Show host, comedian and auto enthusiast Jay Leno performs his standup routine at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. All proceeds benefit programs and research by the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland. Tickets are $75-$140. The Hippodrome is at 12 N. Eutaw St. For more information, call 410-494-8545 or visit kidneymd.org.

On June 13, 2008, CATHERINE ANITA MARCIANO, daughter of the late James and Marie Croney Fitch, sister of Charles Fitch. Also survived by caregiver Mary Ann Serio, nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are by ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills. If desired memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland.

On October 14, 2008, LEE B. JORDAN. Friends may visit the MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, 4300 Wabash Avenue on Sunday after 10 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Monday at 11:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 12 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to National Kidney Foundation, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21204. 410-494-8545.

When the Super Bowl ends Sunday, win or lose, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is likely to exchange texts with one man. When Brady was 12, he met Tom Martinez at a football camp at the College of San Mateo in California and has sought the coach's assessment of his performance after every game in his career. But in December, the conversation turned from the NFL star's skills to Martinez's health, after Brady learned that Martinez was struggling on dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Jimmy Boyd Zachary, a retired Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center physician who was a pioneer in the study of kidney disease, died of cancer Feb. 15 at Gilchrist Hospice Care. He was 83 and lived in Ruxton. Born and raised in Pontotoc County, Miss., Dr. Zachary earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Mississippi. He received his M.D. at Harvard Medical School and came to Baltimore as an intern and then chief resident at the old Baltimore City Hospitals, now Bayview.

On June 29, 2009, LANCE G. KLEMM, brother of Vera F. Weitzman and Lorin G. Klemm; son of the late Lorin and Katherine Klemm; uncle of Aaron and Justin Weitzman. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be private. Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association in Lance's name.

* The National Kidney Foundation will be holding its Annapolis Kidney Walk on Sunday at Quiet Waters Park. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. Go to * Nordic Walking, fitness walking using Nordic poles, will be taught Friday through Sunday at Gerstung International Sports, off Falls Road in Mount Washington. Introductory sessions will be 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The advanced workshop is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Classes are $149. Call 410-337-7781.

On April 23, 2009, HERMAN J. "Hump"; beloved husband of Audrey L. Nesline (nee Buckel); devoted father of Larry J. Nesline and wife Sandy, and Robert M. Nesline and wife Denise; devoted grandfather of Brad, Jeremy, and Ryan Nesline. Friends may call at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday from 11 A.M. until 12 noon at which time funeral services will be held. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

On February 12, 2009, THOMAS WAYNE ALBAUGH, of Westminster. He is survived by his aunt, Ruth Albaugh; niece, Christina Brundick; nephew, Eric Brundick, a great- niece, Alexandra Ray; and predeceased by a sister, Bonnie Gail Brundick. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 21 at 11 a.m. at the Eline Funeral Home, 934 S. Main Street, Hampstead. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

The Hyatt Regency Baltimore mezzanine was filled with folks preparing for an evening trip. That's certainly not unusual when you're in a hotel. But this was a journey that wouldn't leave the hotel ballroom. And the "traveling clothes" were black-tie optional. "We're going to take a little walk down Motown Memory Lane," said Christine Snyder. She and husband Larry Snyder were the co-chairs of this, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland's "23rd Annual Gift of Life Gala," in which several 1960s-era musicians would be performing: The Platters, Charlie Thomas and The Drifters, A Tribute to the Delfonics and Ali Ollie Woodson of The Temptations.